The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-05-05
THE CANTON Y. M. O. A.
An Interesting Monthly Mesting--RepOrts
of the Committees.

An Interesting Monthly Meeting Reports
of the Committees.
One hundred and ten young men a.
tended the members monthly meeting
of the Y. M. G. A. at the rooms of the As
ISOLATION Tuesday evening. The Assem-
bly, hal was uncOmfOrtBbly crowded,
and when the meeting adjourned to the
parlOr there was not room enough for
half the number present.
The m citing was opened with hymn,
Scripture reading and prayer. Presi-
dent Weaver presided.
Music was furnished by five members
Of the Association under the direction
of Mr L. Vitak.
Reports were called for from the diff
ferent standing committees, each of
which reported through their chairman.
A. T. Stone represented the Reception
Committee. He said the committee had
man at the rooms each evening to re-
ceive visitors from 7:45 to 10 O'Clock.
An accurate account Of each nights
work is kept In book which Is open
for inspection. The aim Of the commit
lee is to make every young man who
enters the building have q good time
and enjoy himself. This committee
will send four delegates to the Salem
convention.
DIR. William StOddsrd reported for the
Christian Work committee. The aver
age attendance for April at the Young
Mems meeting Sunday afternoon was
siXty-eight A preparatory service is
held o quarter of an hour before the reg.
ular meeting. 1t is the desire of the
COMMITTEES that the religious meetings
of the Association shall be the means Of
sending young men to Christ and turn
ing them into the churches of their
choice. The meetings of the pas; month
have been full of spiritual power.
Three delegates for Salem from this
committee.
The Visitation Committee was repre-
sented by 81. A. KilbOurne This work
is 20 visit sick young men. Thirteen
calls were made In April. This branch
of the work has been signRlly auccessful.
Three delegates or Salem.
The Invitation Committee reported
through s. D. McKelVey. 1t was only
organized two weeks and has distribu
ted three hundred invitations to the
rooms, and given personal Invitations to
transient hotel guests. This is great
field to work strong committee and the
prospects are bright. Four delegates to
Salem.
The Entertainment Committee was
represented by II. G. Blum. The services
of "Plain Talks" are being conducted by
this committee, the next one
being by DR.. Fraunfelter, on May
18th, subject: Late Hours" The
Association Orchestra Is also q
product of this committees labOrs.
They also have charge of the lecture
course and will make II this year better
than ever. Four delegates to Salem.
The employment and boarding house
committee have twenty-three names Of
boarding houses on the registry and se-
cured one young man q situation, They
had four applicants. They come In con
tact with young men who are strangers
and so have excellent opportunities for
doing good. Three delegates for Salem
Youths report was received with en-
thusiasm. Phil. Yost spoke for them.
The committee is not yet organized, but
the youths meeting Is alive and grow
ing; they hope to fill the room soon.
They will be represented at Salem.
Robert Fast said the mems committee
had been re0rganized and was doing eff
cient work. Over one hundred had been
received In the past month. In reference
to renewals only six designations had
been received. Three delegates for
Salem.
Twelve applicants were elaCted men,
bers Of the Association.
Mr.. George Krichbaum gave a recita.
tion, followed by Mr.. Ira q. Everhard,
who brought down the house with o
humorous selection. All united In sing
Ing blessed be the the Tie That Binds"
after which the meeting adjourned to
the parlor. Refreshments of lemonade
and cake were provided by the Ladies'
Auxiliary and served from the Gymna-
sium, through the door leading into the
parlor. This plan Is new one and
worked admirably; 1t forces sOciability,
as the crowd is obliged to keep moving.
The month of April has bsen one of
growth. Canton will not DO sat,s6ei
with anything less than tha lIvei es,